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My husband and I each got oxtail rice and peas veggies and plantains. We also got jerk Mac. Mom and pop shop with amazing food and great service. We sat in the car and savaged. We will definitely be back 10/10
… moreThomas Bell
The food was ok. I ordered a large fried chicken with jerk mac and cheese, large oxtails, and a lunch special which was jerk chicken. You should always check your food before leaving (I did not). I was never given the jerk mac and cheese, I was only given a lot of rice and peas which along with cabbage was very bland. The plantains were pretty good. But as for a large chicken order, it was only a leg and a thigh cut in half. I should have ordered the small because the jerk chicken had the same thing inside for less money. The oxtails were also good though.
… moreTiffanie Harris
Grand Mango is my go to spot any time I host events and the food NEVER disappoints. My guests always say this is some good food!!!! I’m one satisfied returning customer. Thanks for making good food Grand Mango.
… moreJames Thompson
It’s not very often that I see a Caribbean restaurant outside of the greater New York City areas, and especially not ‘upstate’. So I was pleasantly surprised to see the Grand Mango in Central Valley, just a few miles away from my fiancé’s home. I discovered Caribbean food a few years ago, and I was so glad that I did! This, is soul food at its finest, and Grand Mango did not disappoint!
Walking from the car to the stores entrance, I could literally smell the Jerked Chicken sizzling away out back on a Bar-B-Que Smoker, and I was itxhing to dig in.
They had Oxtails, which I had to have, and rice with peas, which is another staple. I asked if they had sweet cabbage and plantains and the kid behind the counter looked at me and smiled and said, ‘Oh, so you know then?’ – My man… oh I know!
For my fiancé, a novice to Caribbean food, I suggested she play it safe. She stuck with the Fried Chicken, Jerked Mac and Cheese, and I suggested the sides of both cabbage and plantains. I also ordered a Beef Pattie.
The food, was fire. Lit. Totally legit. But most importantly, it was utterly delicious, and the price was excellent.
On the weekdays, a small portion ‘lunch’ meal (which was a very generous small) gets you rice and peas or Mac and Cheese, cabbage and plantain, and the main, with a drink, all for just $10!
The interior is dated, badly – and there is little rhyme or reason to the layout of the place – it’s a deli/lunch establishment, but you can’t order a sandwich or buy sides for your upcoming picnic. It’s… a little strange. The tables and chairs are folding/stackable, there are random posters hung up, and nothing matches. But in all honesty, I’m not bothered by that at all – I’m here to eat and a place like this doesn’t need to impress with the layout, it needs to shine with the food – and it does.
If you’re acquainted with Caribbean cuisine, this place is legit. If you’re looking to experiment, yeah, hit this place up. If you have very high standards for an eating establishment, or if spicy ethnic food isn’t your thing, then I could see you passing in this place, but that would be a huge mistake.
… moreCesar Collazo
I’ve been living in area for 6 years now and we are always looking for some authentic food in the area. Had a friend recommend this place and coming from living in Brooklyn all my life I wasn’t hype as I know good Caribbean food. But I went today to try. Walked in the girl at counter said someone will be right with you as she leave the store
Me and wife stood there at counter for 15 minutes with zero acknowledgment. I figured it’s Sunday so maybe why. But the place honestly is disgusting inside. I was shocked that they are open due to this appearance.
Like I said I’m from Brooklyn so tore down stores don’t faze me, but this one and the service not provided as awful beyond anything I’ve ever seen or experienced. I looked at my wife and said let’s leave before we order food and hate it even more.
I don’t recommend anyone coming here honestly. Safety and health has zero presence along with the service.
… moreEugene Park
Metal in the food. Noticed a small sliver of metal, maybe from a brillo brush, in my curry chicken. Who knows if this was the only piece in my meal.
Not surprising given the cleanliness standard inside the restaurant to begin with.
… moreJordan Stoudymire
I ordered my food off DoorDash. I ate from here a while back maybe like 2 years ago and it was horrible. It definitely has gotten better and I must say I was pleased with my food.
… moreDasha Rampersad
Read the google views and had to check this place out. The food is great! Took my whole family and everyone’s plate was empty! I had the jerk chicken. I love how you can get the sauce on the side! I can’t always eat spicy food and this option worked great. Even without the jerk sauce the food was wonderful. My family got oxtail and stew meat. I highly recommended this place. It’s a family business and the family is very friendly! The owner’s son is a sweetheart and the owner herself is very nice! I wish them the best of luck! Keep up the great work! God bless!
… moreH&R Event Planning
Staff is very nice. Welcoming! Food is okay. Could be better. Store is okay.
… moreChristina C
I don’t usually leave reviews, but I had to with this restaurant. My family and I went to Jamaica a few years ago and absolutely fell in love with Jamaican food, Jerk chicken specifically. Since then, we’ve gone to several Jamaican restaurants in search of food as good as what we had in Jamaica and have yet to find anything close. Well, we had Grand Mango Caribbean’s Jerk Chicken, rice and plantains last night. The food is RIDICULOUSLY good. Just like in Jamaica!! We are so happy to have found this place. I wish I could give more than 5 stars! We are actually going back tonight for more!
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